He wears a mask and a cape for a reason. A Rochester boy is fighting his genetic disorder like a superhero, and he has received a national award for his bravery. Gus Erickson, 5, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) when he was just 9 months old. "We were shocked. He was born a healthy, happy baby," said his mom, Becky Erickson.

He wears a mask and a cape for a reason. A Rochester boy is fighting his genetic disorder like a superhero, and he has received a national award for his bravery. Gus Erickson, 5, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) when he was just 9 months old. "We were shocked. He was born a healthy, happy baby," said his mom, Becky Erickson.

The August 2007 flood is one of the worst natural disasters to hit southeastern Minnesota in recent history. Rushford, Stockton, Minnesota City, and other towns saw flood waters reach as high as four and a half feet. Seven people lost their lives the weekend of August 18th. The state of Minnesota estimated around $67 million in flood damage to private property and infrastructure. Since FEMA only provides assistance to homes and not businesses, the Minnesota Legislature held a ...More >>

The August 2007 flood is one of the worst natural disasters to hit southeastern Minnesota in recent history. Rushford, Stockton, Minnesota City, and other towns saw flood waters reach as high as four and a half feet. Seven people lost their lives the weekend of August 18th. The state of Minnesota estimated around $67 million in flood damage to private property and infrastructure. Since FEMA only provides assistance to homes and not businesses, the Minnesota Legislature held a ...More >>

More than 80 chicks are dead after a barn fire outside of Rochester. Deputies say at about 8:50 Wednesday morning they were called to 3505 36th avenue Northeast after the owners noticed their barn was on fire. They say the fire was caused by a heat lamp that overheated. All 82 chicks inside died. The barn itself was not destroyed. More >>

More than 80 chicks are dead after a barn fire outside of Rochester. Deputies say at about 8:50 Wednesday morning they were called to 3505 36th avenue Northeast after the owners noticed their barn was on fire. They say the fire was caused by a heat lamp that overheated. All 82 chicks inside died. The barn itself was not destroyed. More >>